Application Essay Archives - PenningPapers https://penningpapers.com/category/general-advice/application-essay/ Your University Appliction At Its Best Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:31:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://penningpapers.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/logo-smaller.png Application Essay Archives - PenningPapers https://penningpapers.com/category/general-advice/application-essay/ 32 32 How to Write the NYU CAS Economics Essays + Examples https://penningpapers.com/2026/02/22/how-to-write-the-nyu-cas-economics-essays-examples/ https://penningpapers.com/2026/02/22/how-to-write-the-nyu-cas-economics-essays-examples/#respond Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:27:33 +0000 https://penningpapers.com/?p=7637 In this article, we’ll cover how to write the NYU essays as a CAS Economics major. We will also share two NYU Economics application essays that worked and helped our client get accepted. Additionally, if you’re interested in working with us and receiving help with your application essay, consider reaching out for a free consultation! ... Read more

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]]> https://penningpapers.com/2026/02/22/how-to-write-the-nyu-cas-economics-essays-examples/feed/ 0 How to Write the Choate Rosemary Hall Essays 2024-25 https://penningpapers.com/2024/10/28/how-to-write-the-choate-rosemary-hall-essays-2024-25/ https://penningpapers.com/2024/10/28/how-to-write-the-choate-rosemary-hall-essays-2024-25/#respond Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:13:59 +0000 https://penningpapers.com/?p=4390 Choate Rosemary Hall (Also known as Choate) is one of the most prestigious private boarding and day schools in Wallingford, CT. It’s also considered one of the best feeder schools to Yale and other Ivy League schools. Prestigious schools like Choate have a long-standing relationship with schools like Yale, whereby the latter is subtly obligated ... Read more

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]]> https://penningpapers.com/2024/10/28/how-to-write-the-choate-rosemary-hall-essays-2024-25/feed/ 0 How to Answer the Common App Prompt 7 + Examples https://penningpapers.com/2024/07/07/how-to-answer-the-common-app-prompt-7-examples/ https://penningpapers.com/2024/07/07/how-to-answer-the-common-app-prompt-7-examples/#respond Sun, 07 Jul 2024 09:14:26 +0000 https://penningpapers.com/?p=7513 Look, we’re just going to say it: Common App Prompt 7 is one of the best prompts students can answer. Seriously… While there are a few caveats, prompt 7 has proven (especially when we work with our clients) time after time that it’s the choice for truly standing out. Again, there are a few caveats. ... Read more

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]]> https://penningpapers.com/2024/07/07/how-to-answer-the-common-app-prompt-7-examples/feed/ 0 How to Answer Common App Prompt 3 + Example Essay https://penningpapers.com/2024/06/09/how-to-answer-common-app-prompt-3-example-essay/ https://penningpapers.com/2024/06/09/how-to-answer-common-app-prompt-3-example-essay/#respond Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:29:34 +0000 https://penningpapers.com/?p=7485 In this article, we’ll be covering how to answer the Common App essay prompt 3. We’ll also be sharing an interesting example essay for prompt 3. You may use this essay as inspiration for your own essay. As a tip, don’t forget that you can draw themes and motifs from our example and use them ... Read more

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]]> https://penningpapers.com/2024/06/09/how-to-answer-common-app-prompt-3-example-essay/feed/ 0 How to Get Accepted Into Reed College 2024-25 https://penningpapers.com/2024/05/23/how-to-get-accepted-into-reed-college-2024-25/ https://penningpapers.com/2024/05/23/how-to-get-accepted-into-reed-college-2024-25/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 02:46:08 +0000 https://penningpapers.com/?p=7374 If you want to know how to get accepted into Reed College and become a Reedie (that’s what they’re called, how cute!) this article is for you. Reed College is a private Liberal Arts college known for its lush greenery, Tudor-Gothic architecture, and very progressive political culture. Perhaps most interesting is its unconventional grading system. ... Read more

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]]> https://penningpapers.com/2024/05/23/how-to-get-accepted-into-reed-college-2024-25/feed/ 0 The Truth About College Essay Clichés https://penningpapers.com/2024/05/21/the-truth-about-college-essay-cliches/ https://penningpapers.com/2024/05/21/the-truth-about-college-essay-cliches/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 11:36:56 +0000 https://penningpapers.com/?p=7367 Alright, I’ll say it now: everyone is wrong about college essay clichés. For those who don’t know: the most college consultants, essay editors, and counselors recommend students to avoid clichés. “Just avoid it bro!” “Just be unique girl!” While this may be correct on paper, this advice is at best altruistic and worst naively ignorant ... Read more

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]]> https://penningpapers.com/2024/05/21/the-truth-about-college-essay-cliches/feed/ 0 3 University of Washington Foster Essay Examples That Worked https://penningpapers.com/2024/05/09/3-university-of-washington-foster-essay-examples-that-worked/ https://penningpapers.com/2024/05/09/3-university-of-washington-foster-essay-examples-that-worked/#respond Thu, 09 May 2024 23:30:59 +0000 https://penningpapers.com/?p=7232 This article covers 3 University of Washington Foster essay examples that helped our client get accepted. In particular, they were accepted into the Entrepreneurship major. Additionally, we’ll be covering the stats our client had to get accepted and the things that made these essays strong. You can also use the U Wash essay examples for ... Read more

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]]> https://penningpapers.com/2024/05/09/3-university-of-washington-foster-essay-examples-that-worked/feed/ 0 How to Answer “Why Computer Science?” + Example Essay https://penningpapers.com/2024/05/09/how-to-answer-why-computer-science-example-essay/ https://penningpapers.com/2024/05/09/how-to-answer-why-computer-science-example-essay/#respond Thu, 09 May 2024 01:10:09 +0000 https://penningpapers.com/?p=7202 Computer science is one of the most competitive majors available, especially considering how high the requirements are for acceptance. Of course, it’s not just about the GPA and extracurriculars. If you really want a solid shot at getting accepted for computer science, you’ll need a strong comp sci essay. And, if you’re like many engineers ... Read more

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]]> https://penningpapers.com/2024/05/09/how-to-answer-why-computer-science-example-essay/feed/ 0 The Secret Behind Interesting College Essays for Boring Students. https://penningpapers.com/2024/05/01/the-secret-behind-interesting-college-essays-for-boring-students/ https://penningpapers.com/2024/05/01/the-secret-behind-interesting-college-essays-for-boring-students/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 12:41:49 +0000 https://penningpapers.com/?p=7189 So, you’re a “boring” person. You don’t belong to a marginalized community. You’re middle class, maybe even upper-middle class. You’re about as basic as Starbucks and Vanilla lattes. So, how on God’s green Earth are you going to write a college essay when you’re the most basic and boring person to ever exist?! Well, here’s ... Read more

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]]> https://penningpapers.com/2024/05/01/the-secret-behind-interesting-college-essays-for-boring-students/feed/ 0 Successful Columbia Personal Statement Example That Worked https://penningpapers.com/2024/04/28/successful-columbia-personal-statement-example-that-worked/ https://penningpapers.com/2024/04/28/successful-columbia-personal-statement-example-that-worked/#respond Sun, 28 Apr 2024 03:05:33 +0000 https://penningpapers.com/?p=7154 Note: this article covers our Columbia Personal Statement example that worked. If you’re looking for the Columbia Statement of Purpose example, you can check out our sister article here. Table of Contents Columbia Masters Personal Statement Prompt Tip: Columbia’s Masters Personal Statement is different from its Statement of Purpose. The former is more —as the ... Read more

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